ARIA
Kane's words revebirated like a slap to my face. The echoes still rippled through my ears.
I reached out for my glass of water and gulped it down, but It did nothing to stop me from spluttering.
"Easy," he said running to my side.
My hand flew up to stop him from touching me.
"I'm...fine," I choked out.
But I was far from fine.
Not when the walls I'd erected all this while threatened to crumble. Not when the business deal we had was threatening to turn into something more. Not when, I could feel myself sway under his touch and promises of protection.
He felt... different. Different from the beast who ruined me.
Different from the men who used me as a tool to win business deals. I looked into his expectant eyes. Something about them was different.
He was no longer the kane Ca
